Firmware...
What firmware are you using in the Amanero and what is your USB source?
I use Sonore Renderers (linux based) for USB output to the Amanero, and the best firmware for DSD is 2006be 11.
With that approach and the Cronus with a 45.1584 XO, DSD 256 (native, no DoP) plays perfectly.
What firmware are you using in the Amanero and what is your USB source?
I use Sonore Renderers (linux based) for USB output to the Amanero, and the best firmware for DSD is 2006be 11.
With that approach and the Cronus with a 45.1584 XO, DSD 256 (native, no DoP) plays perfectly.
I went to check and tried flashing the 2006be 11 firmware but appear to have bricked the Amanero. I'm getting the message "Invalid or not authorized transaction!" I keep trying to erase the Amanero and reflash and have also tried uninstalling/reinstalling the Windows drivers.
There appears to have been a problem with Amanero's firmware server last night and with help from someone there I got it flashed. I haven't had any better luck with DSD but I want to say the firmware update improved the sound a bit (maybe a bit more full and less harsh but hard to tell).
I tried 2006be 11 and then DSD512x48x44, which was recommended by Amanero. I get DSD playing in HQPlayer up to DSD 512 but can't get the Buffalo to lock. I'll dig through some other forums to see if anyone has made changes to any Amanero settings. I'm not sure if I can try changing any Cronus settings.
I tried 2006be 11 and then DSD512x48x44, which was recommended by Amanero. I get DSD playing in HQPlayer up to DSD 512 but can't get the Buffalo to lock. I'll dig through some other forums to see if anyone has made changes to any Amanero settings. I'm not sure if I can try changing any Cronus settings.
Note...
My previous replies: with the Cronus you need 90.3186 XO for DSD 512. 45.1584 XO is only good up to DSD 245-I believe this is because the re-clocking Potato chip needs a 2x clock relative to ESS master clock needs.
Is DSD 256 working?
My previous replies: with the Cronus you need 90.3186 XO for DSD 512. 45.1584 XO is only good up to DSD 245-I believe this is because the re-clocking Potato chip needs a 2x clock relative to ESS master clock needs.
Is DSD 256 working?
Russ,
How important is the buffered output if I am only feeding one BIII SE with short u.fl cables. I have access to an older version 1.2 board.
John
How important is the buffered output if I am only feeding one BIII SE with short u.fl cables. I have access to an older version 1.2 board.
John
I own Buffalo-IIIsePro38, plan to buy
Amanero-Hermes-Cronus Combo - 45.1584/49.152MHz Clocks
or
Amanero-Hermes-Cronus Combo - 22.5792/24.576MHz Clocks
not sure which one to buy ?
thanks
Amanero-Hermes-Cronus Combo - 45.1584/49.152MHz Clocks
or
Amanero-Hermes-Cronus Combo - 22.5792/24.576MHz Clocks
not sure which one to buy ?
thanks
It depends on the program material you will be listening to. If you want to be able to play >96kHz, you will want the faster clocks (4x). There is little to no downside to using the 4x clocks.
DSD
You need 45.xxx to play up to DSD 256. 22.xxxx will play up to DSD 128. Also, if you are sync clocking, the ESS chip will have better performance wiht the 45.xxx/49.xxx clocks.
You need 45.xxx to play up to DSD 256. 22.xxxx will play up to DSD 128. Also, if you are sync clocking, the ESS chip will have better performance wiht the 45.xxx/49.xxx clocks.
Has your patch made it into the kernel?
I am really looking forward to getting one of these🙂
No, but Miero took over and made a package to easily build the dedicated overlay.
GitHub - miero/tpa-hermes-rpi-dev
Hey y'all! I've just received and build my Amanero / Hermes / Cronus combo with 4x clocks. I want it to replace my current WaveIO with this setup, however I am getting no sound from the Buffalo III SE. I have tried different jumper settings but I'm not sure which I should use. I currently have J1:2, MCK+ and no jumper on MCK_SEL. What should I use?
The output of the Cronus (DCK D1 D2) is fed into a Teleporter which goes to another Teleporter connected to the DAC. This works well with the WaveIO. My scope shows a clear signal on the Cronus output when I play music through the Amanero. Amanero is powered by USB, Cronus / Hermes is powered by a Placid HD, the Teleporter by another Placid HD.
The sending Teleporter is a new version with the shield, I put a jumper on J1 to make use of it with the CAT6 cable I use. I believe the receiving end is still the old Teleporter without shield, does that matter? DIP switches are off for the sending one, on for the receiving Teleporter.
Are there any other settings that need changing? Should I change something on the Buffalo compared to WaveIO? I use the non-isolated output on the WaveIO to feed the Teleporter.
The output of the Cronus (DCK D1 D2) is fed into a Teleporter which goes to another Teleporter connected to the DAC. This works well with the WaveIO. My scope shows a clear signal on the Cronus output when I play music through the Amanero. Amanero is powered by USB, Cronus / Hermes is powered by a Placid HD, the Teleporter by another Placid HD.
The sending Teleporter is a new version with the shield, I put a jumper on J1 to make use of it with the CAT6 cable I use. I believe the receiving end is still the old Teleporter without shield, does that matter? DIP switches are off for the sending one, on for the receiving Teleporter.
Are there any other settings that need changing? Should I change something on the Buffalo compared to WaveIO? I use the non-isolated output on the WaveIO to feed the Teleporter.
4x
4x clocks will require the clock divider for the Amanero to be set to 1:4. Your clocks are 90.xxx and 98.xxx right?
4x clocks will require the clock divider for the Amanero to be set to 1:4. Your clocks are 90.xxx and 98.xxx right?
Aa sorry no I meant the 45.xxx/49.xxx clocks. J1:2 is correct right?
I tried a jumper on MCK_SEL with no luck but I will put it back. I will check if and in what manner the signal reaches the buffalo.
Hermes-RPi & ROPIEE question
Hi,
can anyone say if the Miero mod/update will work with ROPIEE,
which is what I run on the Rpie which outputs to an iancanada
FIFOPi then into the SABRE III Pro 9038.
Is his mod required to see the Hermes?
If not how should I proceed?
I've ordered the HERMES-RPie board from TP.
ICHI
Hi,
can anyone say if the Miero mod/update will work with ROPIEE,
which is what I run on the Rpie which outputs to an iancanada
FIFOPi then into the SABRE III Pro 9038.
Is his mod required to see the Hermes?
If not how should I proceed?
I've ordered the HERMES-RPie board from TP.
ICHI
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